LATEST ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH NEWS YOU CAN USE

More good news on the neurobics front: Reading books, playing games or engaging in computer activities or crafts like pottery or quilting helps keep the brain young into old age...

A Mediterranean-style diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and unsaturated fats appeared to lower the risk of mild cognitive impairment, a form of memory loss that often precedes Alzheimer's disease.

Completing high school, or having a college or graduate degree, is associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's in old age.

Medications commonly prescribed to seniors with a wide range of medical complaints can impair memory, a new study reports.

People who are socially engaged and can easily brush off stress may be at reduced risk for Alzheimer's.

Middle-aged men and women who drank three to five cups of coffee a day were less likely to get Alzheimer's disease in old age.

One piece of excellent news in the past year was that brain health seems to be improving among older Americans.

Junk food high in fat, cholesterol and sugar could hasten the onset of Alzheimer's, new research suggest.

High doses of B vitamins did not slow thinking and memory declines in people with Alzheimer's disease, according to a rigorous new report.

People who have more years of schooling and who work in mentally demanding jobs are less likely to have memory impairment as they age, a new study shows.

Lots of people search the Web for health and medical information, including information about Alzheimer's disease. Now, new research suggests that surfing the Internet may be good for the brain.

Want to keep the mind sharp into old age? Walking and other forms of modest and regular exercise may help, a new study shows.

Eating fish may help prevent memory loss and stroke in old age.

Being married or partnered at midlife may help keep the brain young.

People with mild Alzheimer's disease may benefit from regular physical activity...

Intellectual stimulation on the job may stave off cognitive decline in old age.

A strong social network may be key to a sharp memory.

Smoking at midlife increases the risk of failing memory.

Having a thick middle in your middle years may increase your risk for dementia, a new study shows.

Memory loss and thinking problems are becoming less common among older Americans, according to a new national survey of seniors aged 70 and older...seniors today tend to be more physically fit and suffer from less disability than earlier generations

Seniors who walked regularly had a lower risk of dementia.

Reading and crossword puzzles may build up cognitive reserve.

Here's a roundup of some of the recent research, along with some simple ways to help keep your thinking sharp into 2008, and well beyond.

A varied diet high in heart-healthy fats is good for the brain.